Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints (Spring 2021) (Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints)
Politics and Journalism in a Post-Truth World (Opposing Viewpoints)
Painless American Government (Painless) (Barron's Painless)
by Jeffrey Strausser
Titles in Barron's Painless series are designed for middle school and high school students, helping them excel in subjects they might expect to be either hopelessly boring or excruciatingly difficult. The authors are all experienced teachers, adept at winning the hearts and minds of adolescents, and skillful in adding a light, humorous touch to even the heaviest and grimmest topics. This book opens with a general description of government and a comparison of democracy as practiced by the found...
Democracy: the People’s Government (Systems of Government)
by Denice Butler
When Cold War tension was at its height, Joseph ("call me Joe") McCarthy conducted an anti-Communist crusade endorsed by millions of Americans, despite his unfair and unconstitutional methods. Award-winning writer James Cross Giblin tells the story of a man whose priorities centred on power and media attention and who stopped at nothing to obtain both. The strengths and weaknesses of the man and the system that permitted his rise are explored in this authoritative, lucid biography, which sets Mc...
Rule by the People (Understanding American Democracy)
by Janie Havemeyer
Fair Elections and Voting Rights (Understanding American Democracy)
by Sheryl Normandeau
International Security and Keeping the Peace (United Nations)
by Autumn Libal
What Is the Right to a Trial by Jury? (Rosen Verified: The Bill of Rights)
by Jenna Tolli
The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person
by Frederick Joseph
The instant New York Times bestseller! Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. “We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer student...
The U.S. Constitution and the Separation of Powers (Checks and Balances in the U.S. Government)
A reference for teen students provides information about the past, present, and future of American elections. An in-depth introduction to the American election cycle. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved-- not just this year, but for years to come.
Encourage teens to recognize the importance of voting and making their voices heard in the democratic process with this timely book focused on Supreme Court decisions that came down to a single vote. Chapters examine key Supreme Court rulings and explore how these cases have affected the lives and rights of U.S. citizens especially teens. Using a straightforward, impartial tone, the authors take a close look at often controversial cases and at the history of voting in the United States. The emph...
Cultural Globalization and Celebrating Diversity (The United Nations)
by Sheila Nelson
A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics. A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to...
Should the Federal Government Bail Out Private Industry? (At Issue (Library)) (At Issue (Paperback))